OMG! McCain is choosing Gov. of Alaska (just two years) for V.P. Really? And if I may follow up. Really? Even the Republicans are reeling. Inexperience. Unknown. Under investigation.
Could step in as our President? :yikes:

hmmm, now let me see. Really? Well, bad judgment shows through. Quite frankly, I'm speechless and elated. This insures Obama an easy win. Wow!

I knew McCain's true colors would show through, but I didn't think it would be this soon.
Sarah Palin? Really?

Chelse, you said it all. Really! :

Spoken like a true democrat!

Jav, Aren't you shocked???

No, spoken like someone who does not want another four years of failed Bush policies here and abroad, and I'm a registered Republican.

Yeah, I'm sick to death of how our country has been run, do you really think one man can fix it all? He speaks very eloquently and I agree with many of the things he says (Obama) but he and the rest of the politicians do not, I repeat DO NOT tell us how they are going to make things better. Thats because they can't. They have all these great ideas and make things sound so good, but good luck implementing them. I'm sick to death of all of them and I think all incumbents need to get out.

Originally Posted by Jim007

No, spoken like someone who does not want another four years of failed Bush policies here and abroad, and I'm a registered Republican.

Exactly how does picking someone who is clearly outside the Washington Beltway indicate that this ticket would provide 4 more years of Bush policies? I was a bit surprised by the pick of Palin, but certainly, this thows the first monkey wrench into the Obama message of "change". What was Obama's first major decision as a potential president ... he picked a lifelong Washington insider. Where's the "change" in that?

What was McCain's choice ... someone who highlights once again someone who thinks outside the box and is a maverick who doesn't play by conventional political rules.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Palin

Interesting choice.

I'll have to investigate Palin a bit more, but at first glance she does not seem that much more qualified than Obama. A tad, but not much. She, at least, has some executive experience and is not a senator.

Not my first choice, but interesting. I always thought Carly Fiorini would have been exciting.

Wow. She IS an interesting choice.
I'm sure the media will scrutinize every aspect of her life, but from the little I've read about her so far, I like her ! Certainly not one of the good ole boys....

We'll see more when the dust settles.......

Frank D.

Tal, you really must stop publishing all this interesting information! How am I ever going to get my work done around here? :dontknow:

When I heard McCain has chosen Sarah Palin, I was thinking, "what is he thinking"? From this Wik link, she has many positive credentials. I am going to have to do MY homework before the election. Sorry everyone who posts politically, but my vote will come from my convictions after the homework is finished. May the best person win and I mean that with all my heart. (And don't bother telling me who you think that will be :edit:, I can't hear you, ;D)

Originally Posted by chelsea24

OMG! McCain is choosing Gov. of Alaska (just two years) for V.P. Really? And if I may follow up. Really? Even the Republicans are reeling. Inexperience. Unknown. Under investigation.
Could step in as our President? :yikes:

hmmm, now let me see. Really? Well, bad judgment shows through. Quite frankly, I'm speechless and elated. This insures Obama an easy win. Wow!

I knew McCain's true colors would show through, but I didn't think it would be this soon.
Sarah Palin? Really?

She opposes Baby Killing (Liberals call this abortion) and she is considered an economic reformer in here state. She actually runs a state (this is called a Governor) for those who support Obama. Since he hasn't been one I though you may not know.

She definitely has my vote. Obama has 173 days in office and you come here and preach about "experience"? Hahahahaha.

All this demonstrates is that maybe we all only see what we want to see in the people at the top of the presidential tickets. I know it's not the issues, but lets look again...

John McCain--a person who is a recognized Amercian hero and patriot. He has never managed anything, lived his entire life on the public payroll, admits he knows little about fiscal policy or foreign relations, is quite experienced in military affairs, the son and grandson of highly-placed Navy admirals and finished next to last in his class at the Naval Academy. If elected he would be the oldest person ever elected to the Presidency.

Sarah Palin--Current governor of Alaska, where she has served for about a year. Grew up in a town of 8,500 where she won the town beauty contest and then runnerup in the Miss Alaska contest with a prize of a scholarship. Attended the U of Idaho, majoring in journalism. Returned to Alaska to work as a sports writer and commercial fisherman at the same time. Elected to her small town (population 8,500) council from 1992 until 1996; mayor of the small town from 1999 until 2002; unsuccessful in candidact for Alaska Lt. Governor in 2002; elected Governor in 2006, began term in 2007. Married high school sweetheart.

versus...

Batack Obama--Born in Hawaii and raised by a single mother. Attended private schools in Hawaii before attending Occidental College in Los Angeles. Transferred to Columbia University in New York where he graduated with majors in political science and foreign relations; returned to Chicago from 1985-88 where he worked as the director of a community organization. He was so successful in the community organization that the donations underlying its budget increased threefold in just three years; left Chicago in 1989 to attend Harvard Law School where, based on his grades and authorship, he served as President of the prestigious Harvard Law Review. Returned to Chicago to join its largest law firm; ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Congress, then was elected to the Illinois state senate for two terms, then the U.S. Senate. Taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago law school from 1992-96. Married to Michelle Obama, a fellow graduate of Harvard Law School, former SIdley & Austin lawyer and Ass't Dean of Students at the University of Chicago.

Joe Biden--Born and raised in PA. Attended private secondary schools and the University of Delaware, where he graduated with majors in history and political science. Awarded Juripridence Doctorate from Syaracuse U Law School. Practiced law and served on the County Council for three years until elected to the U.S. Senate in 1969. Served in a variety of positions in the U.S. Senate, including Chairman of both the Judiciary and Foreign Relations Committees. Widower, remarried.

So now the observation..."she (Sarah Palin) does not seem that much more qualified than Obama. A tad, but not much. She, at least, has some executive experience..."

Tell me this is just a joke.

Watching her on television just now, I am impressed. Excellent down-to-earth speaker. A real person who seemingly has more identification with us common folk than anyone I've seen in national politics ever. For a lot of reasons, she's gonna be a tough debate for Joe B.

On a more male chauvinist view, A.) I was disappointed that she's evidently not related to Michael Palin --- love Monty Python, and B.) she's kinda cute, in that Tina Fey style -- tough jaw, great eyes, kinky glasses.

It's gonna be an interesting next 2+ months.

I just watching her and I was impressed, Villages Kuhuna has a great point about experience.

Maybe we should just judge the candidates on their qualifications, and NOT on the talking points.

Per Fox News when she was serving on an energy commission she was the victim of unwanted sexual advances and reported same to the Govenor. When he blew her off she decided to take his job. She ran, she won. If and I say if she feels, "My way or the highway!" then it's about time we have someone who has real conviction. When the congress earmarked the "Bridge to Nowhere" for Alaska, as governor she said thanks but no thanks. "If Alaskans wanted a bridge, we'd build one ourselves." As Governor she sold the governor's private jet saying the governor could fly commercial like everyone else! Per Fox News she has close to a 90 percent approval rate in Alaska. She has bucked the good old boy network including her own party. I think McCain just stole BHO's mantra of change. Her son enlisted in the Army on 9/11/07 and will be deployed as a member of the Stryker Brigade on 9/11/08.